ANAHEIM -- Defenseman Ryan Hegarty, a fourth-round pick of the Ducks in 2008, signed an amateur tryout contract on Friday with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.

Hegarty, 20, reported to Syracuse after finishing up his senior season with the University of Maine. The Black Bears were eliminated from the NCAA regionals by Minnesota-Duluth last week.

A defensive-minded rearguard, Hegarty compiled four goals and 25 assists in 123 career games with Maine. The Stoneham, Mass., native also played for the United States in the 2008 under-18 World Championships.

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